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Housebreaking

The act of breaking open and entering, with a felonious purpose, the dwelling house of another, whether done by day or night. See Burglary, and To break a house, under Break.

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Burglary 76% connected

Breaking and entering the dwelling house of another, in the nighttime, with intent to commit a felony therein, whether the felonious purpose be accom…

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Break 74% connected

To strain apart; to sever by fracture; to divide with violence; as, to break a rope or chain; to break a seal; to break an axle; to break rocks or co…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Break 74% connected

To strain apart; to sever by fracture; to divide with violence; as, to break a rope or chain; to break a seal; to break an axle; to break rocks or co…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bail noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Bail bond noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Bond noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Charge noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

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Complaint noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

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Condemnation noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Conviction noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Crime noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Criminal offence noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Criminal offense noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Insanity plea noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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Judgment of conviction noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Law-breaking noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Partial verdict noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others

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Plea bargain noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to d…

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Plea bargaining noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to d…

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Plea of insanity noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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Principal noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement

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Asportation noun · 78% connection

The felonious removal of goods from the place where they were deposited.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: breaking, open, entering, felonious, purpose.
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Boarding noun · 78% connection

The act of entering a ship, whether with a hostile or a friendly purpose.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: breaking, open, entering, felonious, purpose.
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Breakage noun · 78% connection

The act of breaking; a break; a breaking; also, articles broken.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: breaking, open, entering, felonious, purpose.
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Burglar noun · 78% connection

One guilty of the crime of burglary.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: breaking, open, entering, felonious, purpose.
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Burglaries pl. · 78% connection

of Burglary

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: breaking, open, entering, felonious, purpose.
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Burglarious adjective · 78% connection

Pertaining to burglary; constituting the crime of burglary.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: breaking, open, entering, felonious, purpose.
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Burglariously adverb · 78% connection

With an intent to commit burglary; in the manner of a burglar.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: breaking, open, entering, felonious, purpose.
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Burst verb · 78% connection

To break or rend by violence, as by an overcharge or by strain or pressure, esp. from within; to force open suddenly; as, to burst a c…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: breaking, open, entering, felonious, purpose.
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Contenement noun · 78% connection

That which is held together with another thing; that which is connected with a tenement, or thing holden, as a certain quantity of lan…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: breaking, open, entering, felonious, purpose.
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Cortile noun · 78% connection

An open internal courtyard inclosed by the walls of a large dwelling house or other large and stately building.

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Countrywoman noun · 78% connection

A woman born, or dwelling, in the country, as opposed to the city; a woman born or dwelling in the same country with another native or…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: breaking, open, entering, felonious, purpose.
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Deed verb · 78% connection

That which is done or effected by a responsible agent; an act; an action; a thing done; -- a word of extensive application, including,…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: breaking, open, entering, felonious, purpose.
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Dig verb · 78% connection

To turn up, or delve in, (earth) with a spade or a hoe; to open, loosen, or break up (the soil) with a spade, or other sharp instrumen…

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Earth noun · 78% connection

The globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world as the dwelling place o…

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